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The Basilisks (1963)

Movie ★ 7.6 85 min

Francesco, Sergio, and Antonio, three young men in a small, poverty-stricken village, lead uneventful lives. As all three are unemployed, they pass time roaming the streets and chasing girls. One day, Antonio's aunt asks him to stay with her and his cousins in Rome. He accepts and enrolls at a university, leaving his two friends behind to envy him for his new upscale lifestyle. But eventually Antonio returns, initially just for a day. Though he boasts about his life, he never returns to Rome and instead opts for his friends and the place he grew up, despite all its shortcomings.

Lina Wertmüller Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 2, 1963
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt0056856
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Language
Studio
, 22 Dicembre

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Basilisks about?
Francesco, Sergio, and Antonio, three young men in a small, poverty-stricken village, lead uneventful lives. As all three are unemployed, they pass time roaming the streets and chasing girls. One day, Antonio's aunt asks him to stay with her and his cousins in Rome. He accepts and enrolls at a university, leaving his two friends behind to envy him for his new upscale lifestyle. But eventually Antonio returns, initially just for a day. Though he boasts about his life, he never returns to Rome and instead opts for his friends and the place he grew up, despite all its shortcomings.
Who directed The Basilisks?
The Basilisks was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Who stars in The Basilisks?
The Basilisks stars Stefano Satta Flores, Antonio Petruzzi, Rosanna Santoro, Sergio Ferranino.
When was The Basilisks released?
The Basilisks is a 1963 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Basilisks?
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